Initial DLO

Get ready to create your own story inspired by ancient symbols

Welcome!

Visualize Story Outline

Choose a Character

Choose a Setting

Build the Plot

Pick a Symbol

What Are We Doing Exactly?

In this activity, you’ll brainstorm a story to inspire your upcoming artwork in 5 easy steps

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Click the “i” button on the right corner for tips and guidance on each step

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Start the Journey 🚀

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Symbol

Setting

Character

Plot

Pick a Symbol

I’ve Picked My Symbol →

Badge Earned

Nice Choice!

Time to think about your character

Setting

Character

Plot

Take a moment to choose a character type that fits your visionWhat makes them relatable, flawed, or aspirational?

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🌀 Aura

🧠 Intelligence

⚔️ Power

🛡️ Defense

Sidekick (The Helper)

🌀 Aura

🧠 Intelligence

⚔️ Power

🛡️ Defense

Protagonist (The Hero)

🌀 Aura

🧠 Intelligence

⚔️ Power

🛡️ Defense

Antagonist (The Villain)

Choose a Character

Got My Character →

Badge Earned

Time to dream up the world where your story will unfold

Well Done!

Setting

Plot

Imagine how this setting will shape your story’s eventsWhat do you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel in this environment?

Choose a Setting

Got My Setting →

Time to build the story’s journey by shaping the plot

Fantastic World!

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Plot

Technique

Event

Technique

Event

Technique

Event

A dangerous journey

Raise stakes with layered obstacles

An epic battle

Weave personal stakes into the action

A surprising twist

Subvert expectations subtly

A bittersweet farewell

Highlight conflicting emotions

A hard-earned victory

Celebrate with consequences

A stunning revelation

Connect it to the story’s core themes

Craft a compelling journey for your character with a clear beginning, middle, and endHow can seemingly unrelated story elements come together for an ‘aha’ moment?

Build Your Plot

Utilize the element of surprise

A shocking betrayal

Juxtapose the arrival against current events

A new arrival

Start the action right away

A mysterious discovery

Beginning

Middle

End

Got My Plot →

Let’s pull it all together and prepare to visualize your ideas

Amazing Work!

Badge Earned

Visualize Your Story

Time to Visualize 🖼️

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End

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Middle

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Your Name:

The Plot

The Character

Your Story at a Glance 🌟

VIsual Outline

Beginning

The Setting

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I’m Ready to Share ✉️

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The Symbol

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Congrats! You’ve brainstormed an amazing story Outline Get ready to share with your peer!

You Did It

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Pull everything together! Use the mind map to organize your story's key elements into one cohesive outline.

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1. Write your final choices for symbol, character, setting, and plot onto the mind map.

Hero Lore

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Leads the story with courage and purpose.

Find your inspiration by choosing an ancient symbol from The Lost Realms of the Ancient exhibition that resonates with you. It will help guide the theme of your story.

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1. Click on any of the 5 symbols to enlarge them.
2. Click on the + button above the symbol to learn more about its meaning.
3. Once you've decided on a symbol, click the Choose Me button to select it.

Set the stage! Pick a setting that fits your symbol and character to create the perfect backdrop for your story.

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1. View the 7 setting types.
2. Click on the image to enlarge it.
3. Once you've decided on a setting type, click the Choose Me button to select it.

Vilain Lore

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Challenges the hero and drives conflict.

Shape your journey! Outline key events for the beginning, middle, and end of your story.

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1. Click on your preferred events that correspond to the beginning, middle, and end of your story.

Bring your story to life! Choose a hero, villain, or sidekick who will take center stage in your story.

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1. View the 3 character cards.
2. Click on the + Lore button below the character card to learn more about each character.
3. Once you've decided on a character type, click the Choose Me button to select it.

Sidekick Lore

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Supports the hero with loyalty and skills.